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Job Location drjobs

Boerne, TX - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

SENIOR DISTRIBUTION DESIGNER
Seeking a detail-oriented creative designer with 10 years experience drafting and developing designs for Distribution Projects.

This position is primarily responsible for:
  • Preparing distribution design projects for P.E. review and sealing.
  • Performing daily QA/QC on all field design services validating field data and ensuring constructability of designs.
  • Collaborating with Project Managers to prepare proposals for field services.
  • Participating in field services kick-off meetings to align expectations and execution plans.

The position can be located at our Houston or Boerne office. It may require some overnight travel to project sites.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design
  • Review field notes and prepare CAD plan and profile drawings using hand sketches and or transit shot information.
  • Coordinate with field personnel concerning questions or missing items.
  • Prepare KMZ files and download image files from TNRIS website as required.
  • Prepare TXDOT permit drawings acquire ROW maps as needed coordinate with engineer to ensure ROW lines are properly drawn.
  • Prepare plan and profile drawings using design guides GPS coordinate information and staking sheet information including proposed pole height and framing information.
  • Perform design calculations estimates and statistics using industry tools and methods.
  • Resolve urgent field issues requiring immediate attention.
  • Deliver clear and actionable staking and layout documentation.
  • Process LiDAR data using various software platforms (e.g. Trimble Business Center Global Mapper).

QA/QC
  • Quality control project work to maintain the expected standards for project deliverables including CAD work ensuring accurate scales proper spelling proper formatting and completeness.
  • Resolve construction staking issues proactively and early in the process.
  • Coordinate field-to-office data flow for timely updates and feedback.
  • Validate field decisions against standards and provide feedback to improve deliverables.
  • Review post-staking deliverables for accuracy and completeness.

Proposal Development
  • Collaborate with Project Managers to prepare proposals for field services.
  • Provide technical input and forecast hours required for field services.
  • Maintain good project documentation including calculations telephone conversations design decisions rationale and filing copies of all pertinent information.

Other:
  • Attend project meetings as necessary to coordinate design and address any issues.
  • Quality control project work to maintain the expected standards for project deliverables including CAD work ensuring accurate scales proper spelling proper formatting and completeness.
  • Share expertise and suggestion improvement on the process or techniques with others on the design team to increase overall effectiveness.
  • Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with key personnel with whom project work is interfaced with.
  • Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
  • Associates Degree in Drafting or Design or 10 years of related experience;
  • Possess technical problem-solving skills and able to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
  • Familiarity of electric utility best practices;
  • Moderate to Advanced knowledge of Medium to High Voltage systems; AutoCAD and PLS CADD advanced knowledge.
  • Must be able to read write and speak English.
SKILLS:
  • Strong (effective) written and verbal communication skills exceptional computer skills with emphasis in project management spreadsheet and word processing applications.
  • Strong skills of time management organizational and multi-tasking.

PHYSICAL:
  • This position requires the ability to listen and hear good eyesight sitting standing walking bending squatting stooping kneeling reaching and use of hands and arms.

BENEFITS:
  • 100% Employer paid health insurance and 50% for first dependent
  • 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%
  • Employer paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Dental Vision and Supplemental offered
  • Paid Holidays
  • Starting at 3-week PTO with rollover
  • $1000 Annual Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account
  • Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus based on Performance.

Required Experience:

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